How to pronounce clandestine
Say it like klan-DES-tin. Clandestine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES).
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US American/klænˈdɛstɪn/klan-DES-tin
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- klan
- DES
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clandestine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does clandestine mean?
adjective
- Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.“clandestine military operations”
- Not recognized as a regular member.
Where does clandestine come from?
From Latin clandestīnus (“secret, concealed”); compare French clandestin.
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Words that rhyme with clandestine
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Questions about saying clandestine
How do you pronounce clandestine?
Say klan-DES-tin. The American pronunciation is /klænˈdɛstɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clandestine?
Clandestine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DES). Broken into parts: klan · DES · tin.